Kristiansund vs Valerenga tips and predictions

Nothing much wrong in prices ahead of tight Eliteserien encounter

These teams come from different leagues but the stats look good for the hosts. They'll be some surprise if Valerenga find this uncomfortable.

Kristiansund to win. Price-sensitive value-hunters should probably avoid those odds on an away win.

Kristiansund have done well ahead of this one. The hosts have logged 6 wins from 8 matches while the travelling side has lost 6 of their last 10 matches, away and at home. This doesn't look like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

Kristiansund have been scoring abundantly. Their recent 8 matches have resulted in them knocking in an average of 2.8 goals per game.

There have been periods when Valerenga have lost their shape and they have lacked the requisite discipline near their 18-yard line. They have conceded three or more goals in 4 of their last 10 matches.

You'll have seen what happened in their previous meetings. Kristiansund have won 3 of the last 4 fixtures between the two teams. The head-to-head stats point to another home win.

Playing devil's advocate they may end up in stalemate. Most observers believe that both sides can score as they can both be dangerous in possession. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting on this occasion. When there is an apparent gulf in class, football can take an unpredictable turn. The analysis in this preview will depend on how the hosts deal with this higher standard of play.